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NW & Arctic Indians
Vocab- Northwest Coast & Arctic Indians
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dugout | a boat made from a long , hollowed - out log |
| barter | to exchange goods, usually without money |
| potlatch | a special Native American gathering or celebration with feasting and dancing |
| clan | a group families that are related to one another |
| pit house | a house that is partially over a hole in the earth so some room s can be under ground |
| harpoon | a long spear with a sharp shell point |
| totem pole | a tall wooden post that is carved with shapes of animals or people and that represents family's history and importance |